All posts tagged "ESG"
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329UncategorisedHedge Funds Face High Expectations on ESG Adoption
ESG and sustainability considerations have become a ‘must-have’ in the hedge fund industry, says a new report from KPMG, AIMA, CAIA and CREATE-Research.
February 11, 2020 -
206InternationalWorld Federation of Exchanges Sets Out 2020 Priorities
In 2020, the WFE will focus its work on the role of exchanges in creating data, the role of CCPs in ensuring systemic safety, and ESG issues.
February 4, 2020 -
719FeatureRefinitiv Launches ESG Data Initiative at WEF, Davos
The Alliance aims to identify and consolidate the fundamental ESG and alternative data firms require to make sustainable investment decisions and positively contribute to the UN SDGs.
January 24, 2020 -
372Securities & TradingTWSE Adds Climate Risk to Disclosure Rules for Listed Companies
Listed companies are required to disclose information on their governance of climate-related risks and opportunities, and the actual and potential impacts of their activities on climate.
January 20, 2020 -
465Asia-PacificHong Kong, Thailand Set to Sign Cross-Border Funds Agreement
Hong Kong's SFC and Thailand's SEC plan to sign a mutual recognition of funds agreement within the second quarter of this year.
January 17, 2020 -
1.2KFeatureSingapore Launches New VCC Framework for Funds
To mark the launch, 20 investment funds have established or re-redomiciled in Singapore as VCCs. To encourage adoption, MAS will fund up to 70% of eligible expenses to set up a VCC.
January 15, 2020 -
1.2KAML / KYCTechnology to Drive Regulatory Agenda in 2020: Thomson Reuters
Technology has displaced the 2008 financial crisis as the main issue driving the international regulatory agenda, says a new report from Thomson Reuters.
January 9, 2020 -
977FeatureSingapore Fund Managers See Opportunity in ESG Investing: IMAS
The 5th annual IMAS Investment Managers’ Outlook Survey shows that 2020 could be the biggest year yet for ESG investing for Singapore fund managers.
January 8, 2020 -
317JapanJapan Solicits Feedback on Revised Stewardship Code
The changes add expectations that sustainability issues will be considered in the investment process, and introduce expectations for service providers.
December 24, 2019 -
234FeatureHKEX to Include Climate Risk Disclosures in ESG Framework
Listed companies will have to disclose climate-related issues on a 'comply or explain' basis, HKEX said in its conclusions from a May consultation to update its ESG reporting framework
December 19, 2019
